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SUMMARY:Mile of Music 2026 (Mile 13) July 30-Aug 1\, Appleton\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Mile of Music 2026 (Mile 13) is a free\, original‑music festival held along a walkable mile of Downtown Appleton\, Wisconsin.\n\n\n\nIn 2026\, the festival runs Thursday\, July 30 through Sunday\, August 2\, transforming the city’s core into a dense\, immersive music corridor featuring hundreds of artists\, dozens of venues\, and a uniquely handcrafted\, community‑driven atmosphere. The festival is intentionally walkable\, encouraging attendees to wander from venue to venue\, discovering new artists and genres organically. \n\n\n\n\nShows – Mile of Music Festival\n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/MileOfMusicFest\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat of Music 2026 (Mile 13) is a free\, original‑music festival held along a walkable mile of Downtown Appleton\, Wisconsin. In 2026\, the festival runs Thursday\, July 30 through Sunday\, August 2\, transforming the city’s core into a dense\, immersive music corridor featuring hundreds of artists\, dozens of venues\, and a uniquely handcrafted\, community‑driven atmosphere. \n\n\n\nMile of Music is built around 100% original music\, emphasizing discovery\, artistry\, and grassroots creativity. It’s produced by Mile of Music\, Inc. and Willems Marketing & Events\, with deep support from local sponsors and community partners. \n\n\n\n\n200+ performing artists and bands across genres including rock\, folk\, blues\, country\, jazz\, soul\, indie\, electronic\, and more.\n\n\n\n650–900 live sets over four days\, depending on the source.\n\n\n\n35–40 venues within the downtown mile—coffee shops\, bars\, parks\, restaurants\, museums\, outdoor stages\, and Houdini Plaza as a major hub.\n\n\n\nAttendance: typically 15\,000–30\,000 visitors.\n\n\n\nCompletely free to attend\, thanks to community sponsorship.\n\n\n\n\n\nA handcrafted\, artisan festival vibe emphasizing authenticity and creativity.\n\n\n\nMusic Education Team offering workshops and interactive sessions.\n\n\n\nMain Stage at Houdini Plaza\, honoring Appleton’s connection to Harry Houdini.\n\n\n\nLocal flavor\, including Stone Arch’s Mile of Music Americana Pale Ale.\n\n\n\nMile of Music Radio streaming festival artists year‑round.
URL:https://madisonbluessociety.org/event/great-of-music-2026-july-30-aug-1-appleton-wi/
LOCATION:Fox Cities Performing Arts Center\, 400 W College Ave\, Appleton\, Wisconsin\, 53703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gaines & Wagoner with Johnny Chimes\, Harmony Bar\, Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Gaines & Wagoner is an award-winning musical duo based in Madison\, WI\, consisting of husband-and-wife multi-instrumentalists Mary Gaines and Chris Wagoner. The duo is known for an eclectic mix of Americana\, spanning vintage jazz\, blues\, folk\, bluegrass\, and honky-tonk. Their performances are characterized by “high-wire” improvisational chemistry and humorous stage banter.  \n\n\n\nCost:  $15 suggested donation. 4pm  \n\n\n\nThis month\, Mary and Chris will be joined by special artists Johnny Chimes. \n\n\n\nMr. Johnny Chimes\, Harmony Bar\, Sunday\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur 1st Sunday of the month Harmony Bar show with special guest\, Mr. Johnny Chimes! Chris recorded on a few tunes on Johnny’s new album which I’m sure we’ll hear at this show.  Johnny Chimes is a longtime Madison favorite–New Orleans style piano and vocals\, vintage blues and jazz sound plus great originals including some guitar-driven surprises.
URL:https://madisonbluessociety.org/event/gaines-wagoner-johnny-chimes-harmony-sunday/
LOCATION:Harmony Bar & Grill\, 2201 Atwood Ave\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Blues,Blues "Adjacent",Blues Bands,Folk Americana,Jazz,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Aaron Williams & the Hoodoo\, Fawn Creek Winery
DESCRIPTION:Aaron Williams and the hoodoo are one of Wisconsin’s most electrifying blues‑rock acts — a trio known for high‑energy performances\, gritty musicianship\, and a modern edge that keeps audiences locked in from the first riff. rooted in blues tradition but driven by rock intensity\, the band blends soulful vocals\, searing guitar work\, and a rhythm section that hits with precision and swagger. \n\n\n\nLearn More: \n\n\n\nArtist Spotlight: Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo – Madison Blues Society
URL:https://madisonbluessociety.org/event/aaron-williams-the-hoodoo-fawn-creek-winery/
LOCATION:Fawn Creek Winery\, 3619 13th Ave.\, Wisconsin Dells\, Wisconsin\, 53965\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Blues Bands,Live Music,Music Venues (bar, pub, dance floor, stage),Restaurant / Bar
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SUMMARY:Phun--A Tribute to Phish plays at Seven Acre
DESCRIPTION:Come share in the groove with Phun at Seven Acre.Doors: 4PM. Show Starts: 5PM: Tickets: $10 pre-sale. $15 day of About Phun: The music of Phish is unique in the space of popular music. Guitarist and Vocalist Mike Scieszinski founded PHUN in 2009. Fourteen years later\, the band is still Sharin’ in the Groove!The band has a colorful and extensive musical Phish-story. In 2014 the band created a touring production of the Phish Musical Gamehendge (The Man who Stepped into Yesterday). They host an Annual holiday event in Madison called Hippy X-mas\, and each year wear a “Musical Costume” and tribute a different band (that isn’t Phish). Past performances have included the music of Pink Floyd\, Grateful Dead\, Prince\, Tom Petty\, David Bowe and Widespread Panic. The band first appeared at Summerfest in 2019\, opening for Dead Tribute Veterans Dark Star Orchestra at the BMO Pavilion\, and returned to that stage for Summerfest 2022. In 202\,3 the band shared the Miller Lite Oasis stage with Joe Russo’s Almost Dead. The band is a regular performer at High Noon Saloon in Madison and Shank Hall in Milwaukee.
URL:https://madisonbluessociety.org/event/phun-a-tribute-to-phish-plays-at-seven-acre/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Blues,Blues Bands,Funky Blues
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